Pete Mesley - Lust 4 Rust / Shock and Awe Diving

The Scuba GOAT Podcast

Today, we are thrilled to have a distinguished guest with us a man whose passion for diving spans over three decades and has led him to become one of the most skilled technical divers and instructors in the southern hemisphere. Google the name of Pete Mesley, and you'll find his namesake website, which contains his passion in life, two of which are the list first and shocking or big animal diving. And if that's not enough, you'll also find a rundown of all the technical training he has on offer. As a member of the Explorers Club, Pete's love for Wreck diving has taken him to some of the most historically significant sites across the globe, where he has documented them through his stunning photography and his work as a safety diver. Today, we have the pleasure of hearing firsthand from Pete about his experiences as an adventurer, and his unique perspective on the world beneath the waves. So sit back, relax, raise a glass and join us for an unforgettable conversation with Pete Mesley on the Scuba GOAT podcast.
Links:
Lust4Rust website - http://www.lust4rust.co
Shock and Awe diving - http://www.biganimaldiving.com
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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Diversify your life (00:03:39)

3. Pete’s entry into diving (00:08:50)

4. Zimbabwe to UK (00:10:50)

5. Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef (00:13:00)

6. Why are you the Scuba GOAT? (00:16:58)

7. Chuuk Lagoon (00:18:30)

8. 3D modelling of the Chuuk wrecks (00:28:00)

9. The disappearing wrecks of the Java Sea (00:30:15)

10. The history of Chuuk Lagoon (00:38:30)

11. Avatar - The Way of Water (00:49:20)

12. Shock & Awe diving - Big Fish (00:56:00)

13. Sodwana Bay (00:57:18)

14. Galapagos (01:04:10)

15. Back to Africa (01:11:50)

16. Unshaven hobo to local celebrity (01:21:00)

17. Expectations of Pro-bono in UW photography (01:27:00)

18. Rebreather Forum - RF4 Malta (01:51:40)

19. How do you describe your job/past-time as a diver to people who are not familiar with the activity? (01:53:20)

20. Can you share a memorable diving experience that stands out to you as the best you've had? (01:53:50)

21. If someone wanted to pursue a career similar to yours, what advice would you give them? (01:54:30)

22. If you could change anything about the diving industry or scuba diving in general, what would it be? (01:56:18)

23. What are your thoughts on ways to minimise human impact on the oceans? (01:58:24)

24. Submarine I-124 - Major Projects Foundation (02:02:50)

25. Has your passion for (diving or your industry) changed over time, and if so, how? (02:04:35)

26. Is there a particular conservation effort that you are particularly passionate about? If so, which one and why? (02:07:00)

27. Of the many safety procedures, we have in the industry, if you had to choose one as the most important, what would it be? (02:10:50)

28. What are your top five bucket list destinations? (02:19:30)

29. How would you describe the dive community to a non-diver? (02:22:10)